Short Takes – 1-10-23

DNV’s Fleet Management Software Hit By Cyber Attack. GCaptain.com article. Pull quote: ““All users can still use the onboard, offline functionalities of the ShipManager software. At this point in time there are no indications that any other software or data by DNV is affected,” the statement said.”

Rain Swamps Southern California, and More Storms Are Expected. NYTimes.com article. Pull quote: “By time the rain begins to wind down on Tuesday evening, yet another “enormous cyclone” forming off the coast will slam areas from Northern California north along the coast of the Pacific Northwest, on Wednesday, the Weather Service said. Rainfall totals over the next several days in many parts of California could reach seven additional inches.”

McCarthy’s concessions spur fears of potential default, government shutdown. TheHill.com article. Pull quote: “The prospect of capping spending at fiscal 2022 levels has already set off a new round of infighting between conservative budget hawks and national defense-minded Republicans in the House who don’t want to claw back new money approved for the Pentagon.”

Georgia Special Grand Jury Completes Donald Trump Investigation. WSJ.com article. Pull quote: “The special grand jury, assembled at the request of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, lacks the power to issue criminal indictments. But it can issue a report recommending that criminal charges be filed. If it has done so, Ms. Willis can go to a regularly empaneled grand jury to seek indictments.”

Curious about George: House Republicans debate Santos’ fate. Politico.com article. Pull quote: “The GOP conference is now deliberating over how to handle a member who’s been publicly ridiculed as a fraudster, including whether Santos should receive committee assignments. Some members are openly pushing to sideline him until internal investigations can dig through his campaign finances, and even basic biographical information.”